Vox Reviews

taming · 10-27-2011, 10:29 AM

The first full review I've seen: http://goodereader.com/blog/electron...-full-hands-on

It's a rave review and has made me even more excited!

Lordvic · 10-27-2011, 10:33 AM

With the death of my Wifi
With this review

I'm lucky i left my wallet at home today

SCION · 10-27-2011, 10:43 AM

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Kobo has told us that pulse will be implemented in their entire product line of readers, such as the Kobo Touch and Kobo WIFI. They are also updating their iOS, Android, Blackberry and other programs they use to make this feature compatible across all platforms. They are big on this and its something that has been in development for six months.

I'm looking forward to the Android app being updated with this! Would love to try it out.

taming · 10-27-2011, 10:59 AM

Scion--not that it is an excuse for the lack of replies on the issue, but if the Android App is being rebuilt now, it may be why an interim fix for the problem you were having has not been released.

SCION · 10-27-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by taming

Scion--not that it is an excuse for the lack of replies on the issue, but if the Android App is being rebuilt now, it may be why an interim fix for the problem you were having has not been released.

I was just saying the same thing! That would be great. I know the developers have much on their plate. Just anxious for something that looks great on large screens.

ilovegadgets · 10-27-2011, 12:02 PM

I expected the review to address the AFFS screen and tell us about the antiglare. The fact that it wasn't mentioned at all makes me wonder if it is any less reflective than the Nook Color and than the KIndle Fire will be. I have been seriously considering buying the Kobo Vox because of that touted feature.

Psyke · 10-27-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovegadgets

I expected the review to address the AFFS screen and tell us about the antiglare. The fact that it wasn't mentioned at all makes me wonder if it is any less reflective than the Nook Color and than the KIndle Fire will be. I have been seriously considering buying the Kobo Vox because of that touted feature.

antiglare or not, it's still an LCD screen and will never compare to e-ink in its current form. Glare isn't the only thing that' s a problem using LCD outside, it's the fact that the light outside can over power the back lighting of an LCD screen, washing out visibility. Glare only adds to problem. IF they've been able to overcome this, I'll be highly impressed.

ilovegadgets · 10-27-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyke

antiglare or not, it's still an LCD screen and will never compare to e-ink in its current form. Glare isn't the only thing that' s a problem using LCD outside, it's the fact that the light outside can over power the back lighting of an LCD screen, washing out visibility. Glare only adds to problem. IF they've been able to overcome this, I'll be highly impressed.

I realize that, but since the screen is touted as being new to the tablet market, I just thought he would touch on it in his review.

borisb · 10-27-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovegadgets

I realize that, but since the screen is touted as being new to the tablet market, I just thought he would touch on it in his review.

The review did say the colours really popped, I think. The screen type is the same used in jetliner cockpits, which, as you know, fly in full sunlight above the clouds and where the pilot must always be able to read the screen with zero problems...

spikexp · 10-27-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovegadgets

I expected the review to address the AFFS screen and tell us about the antiglare. The fact that it wasn't mentioned at all makes me wonder if it is any less reflective than the Nook Color and than the KIndle Fire will be. I have been seriously considering buying the Kobo Vox because of that touted feature.

Well, I don't think they had the chance to try it outside or in an environment with lot of light.

Suzanna · 10-27-2011, 02:33 PM

It's been gloomy and rainy in Toronto recently, so it's possible they had their hands-on on a day when they wouldn't have been able to test it outside.

filmo · 10-27-2011, 03:24 PM

If its raining for weeks test it inside auto body paint drying booth.

JCKobo · 10-27-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovegadgets

I expected the review to address the AFFS screen and tell us about the antiglare. The fact that it wasn't mentioned at all makes me wonder if it is any less reflective than the Nook Color and than the KIndle Fire will be. I have been seriously considering buying the Kobo Vox because of that touted feature.

I know I'm biased, but the FFS screen looks AWESOME!

Psyke · 10-27-2011, 05:26 PM

Long time no see JCKobo; New product been keepin' ya busy eh?

JCKobo · 10-27-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyke

Long time no see JCKobo; New product been keepin' ya busy eh?

Actually I've been focusing on our direct product sales lately - I'm just a user of the Vox (though I did get to see it evolve

JC

10-27-2011, 10:29 AM	#1
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Vox Reviews The first full review I've seen: http://goodereader.com/blog/electron...-full-hands-on It's a rave review and has made me even more excited!

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10-27-2011, 10:33 AM	#2
Lordvic Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 19104 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto / Ontario Device: Blackberry Playbook	With the death of my Wifi With this review I'm lucky i left my wallet at home today

10-27-2011, 10:59 AM	#4
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Scion--not that it is an excuse for the lack of replies on the issue, but if the Android App is being rebuilt now, it may be why an interim fix for the problem you were having has not been released.

10-27-2011, 12:02 PM	#6
ilovegadgets Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 18798 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindles, iPad,Note 8, Note 3, iPhone 5,Sony 350& T1, Entourage PE & EE	I expected the review to address the AFFS screen and tell us about the antiglare. The fact that it wasn't mentioned at all makes me wonder if it is any less reflective than the Nook Color and than the KIndle Fire will be. I have been seriously considering buying the Kobo Vox because of that touted feature.

10-27-2011, 02:33 PM	#11
Suzanna Living in the past Posts: 432 Karma: 6011289 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Arc	It's been gloomy and rainy in Toronto recently, so it's possible they had their hands-on on a day when they wouldn't have been able to test it outside.

10-27-2011, 03:24 PM	#12
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	If its raining for weeks test it inside auto body paint drying booth.

10-27-2011, 05:26 PM	#14
Psyke Evangelist Posts: 482 Karma: 534340 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ottawa/Canada Device: Kobo Wi-Fi - Kobo Touch - GNex - N7	Long time no see JCKobo; New product been keepin' ya busy eh?